Mothers often feel guilt when they pursue something that takes time away from their children, especially when that something could be deemed less important than parenting. Writer Ashlee Gadd felt the same way when she was navigating being a first-time mother, exhausted yet yearning to be creative. Now the mother of three, Gadd created Coffee + Crumbs, an online community for women wanting to express themselves through storytelling, and intentionally finds time to be creative. In her new book, Create Anyway: The Joy of Pursuing Creativity in the Margins of Motherhood Gadd gives readers permission to pursue their creative gifts alongside motherhood. On today's episode she’ll discuss: how being creative everyday makes you a healthier person and a better mother, why it is (more than) okay to create and mother at the same time, why it takes a village to raise our kids and also to make art and more… ------------------------------- Links Discussed in This Episode Order a Copy of Minimalist Moms: Living and Parenting with SimplicityBeneficial Resource: Book: Adorning the Dark by Andrew PetersonConnect with Ashlee:WebsiteInstagramSubstackBook: Create Anyway by Ashlee Gadd Show Notes for EP259: Create Anyway Enjoy this Podcast?Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less.  Order (or review) my recent book, Minimalist Moms: Living & Parenting With Simplicity Questions? You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook. Thanks for listening! For more updates and episodes, visit the website. You may also tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. Checkout the Minimalist Moms Podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane. If you enjoyed today’s episode of the Minimalist Moms Podcast, then hit subscribe and share it with your friends! Episode Sponsors |The Minimalist Moms Podcast would not be possible without the support of weekly sponsors. Choosing brands that I believe in is important to me. I only want to recommend brands that I believe may help you in your daily life. As always, never feel pressured into buying anything. Remember: if you don't need it, it's not a good deal! Earth Breeze | Minimalist Mom listeners can subscribe and save 40%! Go to earthbreeze.com/minimalist to get started! Living Proof | That’s LivingProof.com/minimalist and enter code: MINIMALIST to receive a free travel size dry shampoo with your purchase of forty-five dollars or more!ZocDoc | Visit zocdoc.com/minimalist to find doctors and specialists in your area for FREE! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/minimalist-moms-podcast2093/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands